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District reports improvement in bus coverage after pay increases and discipline matrix; three routes remain uncovered
Summary
Transportation director reported a reduced number of unassigned bus routes from 414 to 3 after raising starting pay, step increases and implementing a discipline matrix; district plans additional CDL training cohorts and will continue addressing stop-arm violator camera options with the sheriff—s office.
Mr. Bishop, the district—s transportation representative, told the board that steps taken since last year have meaningfully reduced unassigned routes. At the same point last year the district had 414 routes without assigned drivers; the district now has three unassigned but covered routes.
The district raised starting pay for bus drivers from $16.86 to $20.09 per hour and implemented an average step increase (about $3 per step), Mr. Bishop said. The board and transportation staff…
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